I think Croatia won't be as naive in defence and will put up a more robust defence but can't see them offering anything in attack.
Probably the most boring quarter-final with Brazil coming out on top. Have to admit I really want to see a Brazil v Argentina semi-final whether we're still in it or not.
If England don't win then I want a South American champion because we haven't had one since 2002 so that's what I want too. Plus it'll feel proper World Cup if we did beat a South American side in the final. Obviously getting ahead of myself and England will probably go out on Saturday but that's the ideal scenario for me.
If in trouble they can rely on Michael Oliver to give a late penalty or something - seems to be a trait of his! TBF the refs and VAR didn't really need to get involved too much in the last 16 games though.
I think the officiating has been decent on the whole. Can't remember too many on-pitch shockers, certainly compared to past World Cups. Most the controversy seems to have been exacerbated by VAR.
Brazil will win but it wont be straight forward, Croatia are very organised and the midfield will be a good battle
Think this will be a better match than tonight's one & hoping the Croatia that turned up against Canada turn up rather than the one that faced Morocco & Belgium , if not , may well be an easy afternoon for Brazil who've gone for a well attacking line up , would love to see Southgate do something similar on Saturday .
Sticking with this. Think Croatia will try and suck the life out of the game and Brazil will struggle to create a lot but I'm expecting them to wear the Croats down and get the job done.
Fancy the Croatia upset but then I did predict that Uruguay would be dark horses so expect a 5-0 Brazil win. . .
Amazing professional players don't know the keeper can pick up the ball after a thigh or knee back. I only found out myself a few years ago but you think they'd be very aware of that
Read someone call them the cockroaches of world football. Not the insult it sounds like and very apt, a very difficult team to beat.